Human Resources Manager

Transdev; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks

Sick days: 5 days

Holidays: 12 days total; 8 standard &

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev in Grandville, MI is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with operating leaders on HR strategy, employee relations across union and non-union environments, and compliance.

You will develop handbooks, oversee payroll and HR records, ensure HIPAA/PHI and SOC2 compliance, and advise branch managers on disciplinary actions, labor codes, and statutory obligations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR and labor relations experience in public transit.
• Experience administering a collective agreement.
• Experience with recruitment and terminations.
• Experience with benefits and compensation.
• Experience administering employee files.
• Labor relations specialist with education and outreach to employees.
• DOT drug testing experience; DOT 49 CFR Part 40 awareness.
• Ability to work shifts and flexible schedules.
• Strong understanding of HR laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build a strategic partnership with operating management to support HR policies and people initiatives.
• Administer and monitor interpretation and compliance of company policy across union and non-union settings.
• Lead development of employee handbooks focusing on cost competitiveness and contract provisions.
• Support HIPAA/PHI and SOC2 audits and maintain a safe, respectful work environment.
• Maintain up-to-date HR documentation and reference materials including handbooks and files.
• Develop proactive employee relations strategies for union and non-union roles to improve collaboration and dispute resolution.
• Advise branch managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions and labor code obligations.
• Stay current on HR trends and legislation affecting employment programs and procedures.
• Direct and oversee payroll functions, accounts payable, and fare collections.
• Manage employment processes including pension, union dues, unemployment, workers' compensation, disability, and leave requests.

Skills

HR management

Labor relations

Policy administration

Recruitment & termination

Benefits & compensation

Employee records

Labor relations training

Regulatory awareness

Tools

HIPAA/PHI

SOC2

Job description

Transdev is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Grandville, MI to support operating leaders with HR strategy, employee relations, handbook development, and compliance across union and non-union environments.

Responsibilities

• Build a strategic working partnership with operating management to support day-to-day operations through HR policies and people initiatives
• Administer, assist, and monitor interpretation and compliance of company policy and procedures, including discipline and employee relations across union and non-union settings
• Lead the development of employee handbooks, focusing on cost competitiveness, customer service contract provisions, and consistency and uniformity
• Support business needs involving HIPAA/PHI and SOC2 audits, and help sustain a safe, respectful, and fair work environment
• Maintain up-to-date HR documentation and reference materials, including employee handbooks, recognition programs, employee files, and other HR records
• Develop proactive employee relations strategies with operating management for union and non-union roles (including salaried, drivers, and shop personnel) to improve collaboration, communication, and dispute resolution
• Identify, recommend, and implement employee relations best practices
• Advise, support, and communicate with branch managers on employee relations matters, including data and contingencies, dispute resolution, handbook interpretation and administration, disciplinary actions, labor code and human rights, and statutory obligations using legal and other resources when needed
• Stay current on HR trends, practices, and legislation impacting employment-related programs, policies, and procedures
• Direct and oversee payroll functions, accounts payable, and fare collections
• Manage employment processes including pension, union dues, unemployment, workers' compensation, disability, and leave requests

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant direct experience managing human resources and labor relations for a public transit service
• Experience administering a collective agreement
• Experience with recruitment and terminations
• Experience with benefits and compensation
• Experience administering employee files
• Experience serving as a labor relations specialist with education, training, and outreach to employees
• Other relevant HR qualifications
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical if applicable; DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize Schedule I drugs (including cannabis) for any reason
• Ability to work shifts or flexible schedules as needed
• Work involves long periods of sitting, typing, and using a computer screen
• Work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings

Technologies

• HIPAA/PHI
• SOC2

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD 66,000 - 77,000 per year
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days total; 8 standard and 4 floating
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability

Drug-Free Workplace

• Eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.)
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Drug-Free Workplace: If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time, and be able to pass a drug screen and background check.